Watching the Red Sox and Making Faces

I spend my evenings watching the Celtics and Red Sox, so in order to justify the "down time" I prepare things for the day to work on at night. This week it has been some more primitive ladies. I've been sewing them closed and making their faces with embroidery thread. I stop every once in a while when the game gets really intense, but the ladies gradually appear as a little audience in front of me. I know they are wanting my teams to win too.

My Jewelry Making Space

For you, Peggy...
My jewelrymaking workspace I procured from a space in my hallway on the first floor. I have been so happy here in this warm part of the house, working on jewelry, scrapbooking and encaustic painting. It needs to get cleaned up before hubby gets home, though!

Encaustic paints and griddle and 20 cat foods cans are under the desk...My studio is in the cold upstairs, so I will photograph it later, on a warmer day.

My new shop http://www.folkarttreefandangle.etsy.com/ has been filled with products made from this very spot.

New Etsy Shop

I have opened a new shop called Folk Art Tree Fandangle dedicated to my jewelry. I have found I am really enjoying making wearable art with old buttuns, charms and beads mixed with new findings for fabulous adornments. So come check it out!

folkarttreefandangle.etsy.com

My Donation to the Ronald McDonald House Auction

On June 4, the Ronald McDonald House of Portland will be hosting its fourth annual Purses with Purpose, etc. ‘fun-raiser’ at the Woodlands Club in Falmouth. At this patio event, guests will bid on purses, jewelry and accessories donated by celebrities, designers, businesses and craftspeople in the much-anticipated silent auction; then guests will be invited to enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres and watch as the fashion show and live auction festivities continue. Admission to the event is by ticket only: $40 per person.

---------------------------------------------------------------------ADDITIONAL WAYS TO HELP THE HOUSE--------------------

Become a VOLUNTEER:http://www.rmhportland.org/volunteers/volunteer-get-involved

Help cut House costs by donating common household items or services:

http://www.rmhportland.org/giving/donate-items-our-wish-list-

Stay connected. Sign up for the House enewsletter:

http://www.rmhportland.org/volunteers/volunteer-get-involved

QUESTIONS? Email Jennifer at

purseswithpurpose@gmail.com

I hope this fundraiser is a huge success! Let's lighten the load for people who are dealing with the stressful situation of a sick loved one.